Jumping into Baldur’s Gate 3 can feel like you’re diving headfirst into a magical chaos of spells, monsters, and epic quests. If you’re new to the game (or D&D in general), it can be overwhelming. The good news? There are some subclasses that make your journey through this fantasy realm a whole lot smoother.
And here are five user-friendly subclasses that are going to make you feel like an old pro real quick.
Grab your gear and let’s get started!
5. Ranger: Hunter
If you prefer style: Shoot First, Ask Questions Later—From a Safe Distance offcourse
Imagine this: You’re perched on a cliff, enemies below, and you’re picking them off with your trusty bow. Sounds thrilling, right?
That’s the Ranger class for you, especially the Hunter subclass.
It’s like having an inbuilt “easy mode” for archery lovers.
That’s basically what the Hunter does for you: lets you do what you do best, which is dealing damage from a distance.
You’ll grab the Colossus Slayer passive at Level 3, letting you do more hurt with your arrows when your enemies are injured.
And at Level 11, you gain the Volley attack, turning your enemies into a pin cushion with minimal effort.
Not to mention, if you are a major fan of melee combat, with Heavy Armor, you can bulk up and stand your ground in fights that are up close and personal.
4. Barbarian: Berserker
If you’re Looking to Unleash Fury and Smash Through Enemies Like a Force of Nature
If you have always wanted to play the character that personifies pure rage and power, then the Berserker Barbarian is the role of your dreams. Just imagine being at the center of this maelstrom of devastation, where enemies fall in droves under your mighty swings.
The Berserker subclass really amps it up by allowing you an extra attack or throw if you are raging.
This means you’re not only hitting hard; you’re hitting more often. Plus, at Level 6, you’re totally immune to Charm and Fear while raging—perfect for staying in the zone while bashing heads. Just keep those health potions around—Barbarians take a beating just as well as they deliver.
3. Warlock: The Fiend
Cast Spells Without the Hassle and Keep Your Health Up
Warlock feels Almost like a lazy Wizard who just can’t bother to go and handle the headache of constant spell management.
Futhermore, with the Fiend subclass in, you get spells that refresh after every short rest—perfect for those long, grueling battles.
Fiend This one takes a little bit of the sting out with a reaction-based feature that gives you Temp HP when you bring an enemy down to 0. This makes it one of the simplest choices for straightforward spellcasting there is. At 10th level, you additionally gain Resistance to all damage types, which you can just mix up on the fly. Powerful, simple, a great choice for anybody looking to get into magic without all of the complicated.
Cleric: Life Domain
If you want to Heal Like a Pro and Keep Your Team in Top Shape then choose cleric
Clerics are certainly unsung heroes of any party, and the Life Domain subclass is for that ultimate support role.
If you are a player who likes to have your team alive and kicking throughout, then this is the class for you.
From level one, your cure spells heal extra health.
At level 2, you’ll have the Preserve Life action—a huge Area of Effect heal that can turn the tide of battle.
By Level 6, as you heal others, you heal yourself, and surviving becomes easy. With access to heavy armor and some of the best shields, you will turn into a tanky support who is hard to kill.
1. Fighter: Champion
For those who want to Crush Enemies with Simple Attacks and Effortless Power without bothering manuever and other tactics
The Champion subclass is simple is as it sound you just keep hitting enemies untill you get the job done.
If you just like to get in there and deal damage without overthinking things, then Champion Fighter is the subclass for you.
This subclass was designed for those that love the thrill of the fight, but all the complications get in the way.
The Champion allows making critical hits easier to achieve, and most of your upgrades come with simple, passive effects.
By level 10, you pick up an additional fighting style that boosts your attacks. High on health and heavy on armor later, you’ll be swinging with ease and taking hits like a pro.
